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Mon, 04/18/2011 - 12:19
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Thai DPM backs new law against lese majeste political party
BANGKOK, April 18 (TNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has expressed his support for new legislation proposed to stop political parties using electoral campaign activities deemed to be lese majeste against the monarchy.
Suthep, who oversees national security, said he views the new law to be necessary in order to protect the monarchy, insisting that he, himself, has avoided speaking about or even touching on the Thai monarchy in his remarks to prevent subsequent misquotes or distorted references.
Suthep's comments complied with those of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva who had earlier said he would consult with the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) regarding the electoral campaign rules to ban all political parties from trying to attract votes by smearing or even mentioning the highly revered Thai monarchy.
In response to reports that three organic laws senators might delay the revision of 3 proposed organic laws to stop the election going ahead in mid 2011, the deputy premier conceded his administration could not intervene in parliamentary procedures, but urged senators and all other parties concerned to speed up pending processes in their jurisdiction and clear all hurdles in order to move toward a new national poll in line with the government's schedule, as demanded by most voters.
Suthep also acknowledged that the government will reinforce anti-drug officers and take other relevant measures, calling for cooperation among all sectors to eradicate narcotics from the society. He also added that the premier will chair a meeting between all agencies concerned later this week to discuss the move. (TNA)
Suthep, who oversees national security, said he views the new law to be necessary in order to protect the monarchy, insisting that he, himself, has avoided speaking about or even touching on the Thai monarchy in his remarks to prevent subsequent misquotes or distorted references.
Suthep's comments complied with those of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva who had earlier said he would consult with the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) regarding the electoral campaign rules to ban all political parties from trying to attract votes by smearing or even mentioning the highly revered Thai monarchy.
In response to reports that three organic laws senators might delay the revision of 3 proposed organic laws to stop the election going ahead in mid 2011, the deputy premier conceded his administration could not intervene in parliamentary procedures, but urged senators and all other parties concerned to speed up pending processes in their jurisdiction and clear all hurdles in order to move toward a new national poll in line with the government's schedule, as demanded by most voters.
Suthep also acknowledged that the government will reinforce anti-drug officers and take other relevant measures, calling for cooperation among all sectors to eradicate narcotics from the society. He also added that the premier will chair a meeting between all agencies concerned later this week to discuss the move. (TNA)
